First-time mothers and expectant mothers: "Real Live" Mom Advice

Once again, seasoned mothers come together to share their advice and what they wish someone would have told them when they were pregnant.

"You can get through a whole day without feeling like you've accomplished anything at all. Especially if you've just left a work life--you are used to starting a project and seeing it to its completion. You're used to cleaning house or at least yourself! LOL With a brand new baby you can spend an entire day catering to your child's needs and at the end of the day all you have to show for it is you and baby are still alive--tired, spit-up on, disheveled, but alive. it IS a big accomplishment but not one you always recognize in that bleary-eyed hormonal state."

Sandy, mother of 2

"As hard as it is, take some time for yourself as well as couple time with your husband. Get rest when you can and stay in touch with all of your friends. I had baby blues after the birth of my son. Not to the point of postpartum, but I did have the blues. I wasn't getting sleep because DS (darling son) seemed to never sleep and I was generally up with him all day and night. The best thing I did was joining a local moms club. It helped getting together with other moms that either were going through the same exact thing or who had been through it within the last three years. We were setting up playdates and going to socials and everything within a few months. It was great to know others who were in exactly the same place I was."

Ilene, mother of 1


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